Recently, Kinsman Redeemer had the joy of spending time with several incredible women from Dickson County Women of Excellence, a local network of female leaders founded by Diana Sumpter, a longtime Mary Kay representative. The group gathers women who embody character, faith, entrepreneurship, and a desire to grow personally and professionally. They balance faith, family, and career while building a community rooted in encouragement and purpose.
Diana was joined by Margaret Cole from Care Net Pregnancy Medical Center and April Childers of the Middle Tennessee Veterans Coalition, along with two other guests. While this wasn’t a service day, the visit offered something just as meaningful: a chance to connect, learn, and reflect on the power of showing up for others.
Kinsman Redeemer’s own Liz shared about the ministry’s mission, the realities of homelessness in Dickson County, and the impact of consistent, compassionate presence. The conversation touched on everything from prayer and personal stories to the importance of building bridges across organizations, churches, and women’s groups.
Before Crosspoint’s Fall Serve the City event last year, Liz got to share at Crosspoint Church, where Diana attends—a congregation that has been a generous supporter of Kinsman Redeemer’s work. That moment, like the gathering earlier, was a reminder of how deeply this community cares and how much strength there is in simply saying, “Yes, I’ll show up.”
We’re so grateful for the Women of Excellence and their heart for connection, leadership, and lifting others up. Conversations like this remind us that it doesn’t take a perfect plan to make an impact—just a willing heart and a little bit of time.